HC Deb 18 December 1969 vol 793 c394W
63. Mr. Kenneth Lewis

asked the Minister of Transport what was the total investment in British ports in each year from 1960 to 1968; and what is the estimated amount for 1969.

Mr. Mulley

Investment by port authorities in the years in question amounted to:

£ million
1960 23.6
1961 21.3
1962 17.9
1963 13.8
1964 18.0
1965 26.5
1966 35.2
1967 45.0
1968 45.0

It is estimated that investment in 1969 will reach approximately £50 million.